A spinal cord injury dramatically alters the life of the victim and results in tremendous financial costs for ongoing medical treatment and attendant care. Any accident resulting in Paraplegia or Quadriplegia can mean a lifetime of pain, lost-wages, and medical care for the injured, as well as devasting financial and emotion strain on the injured's family.

If you or a loved one have suffered a serious spinal cord injury in OKC, or anywhere in Oklahoma, you need the Best Oklahoma Spinal Cord Injury Attorney on your side.

For over 40 years, Oklahoma Spine Injury Lawyer James Self has successfully represented and recovered millions of dollars for his accident & personal injury clients.

The spinal cord is about 18 inches long and is the major bundle of nerves that extend from the base of the brain, down the middle of the back, to about the waist. These nerves carry impulses to and from the brain through other nerves throughout the rest of the body. The brain and the spinal cord make up what is known as the central nervous system.

The spinal cord is contained within rings of bone called vertebra. There are seven cervical (neck) vertebra, twelve thoracic (chest) vertebra, five lumbar (back), and five sacral (tail bone) vertebra. These bones make up the spinal column. In general the higher in the spinal column an injury occurs, the more paralysis the victim will suffer.

Cervical injuries usually result in quadriplegia while injuries to the thoracic level and below can result in paraplegia. Additionally spinal cord injury victims also can experience bladder and bowel complication, inability to regulate blood pressure, reduced control of body temperature, and chronic pain.

There are approximately 450,000 people in the united States that live with a spinal cord injury and about 10,000 new cases of spinal cord injury occur each year. The majority of victims are males between the ages of 16 to 30.

The areas of recovery against the wrongdoer in a spinal cord injury can include:

Medical costs

Pain and suffering

Permanent Disability

Physical Therapy

Lost income

Emotional distress

Home health care

Vocational retraining

Suddenly you can be overwhelmed emotionally, physically and financially. We know how difficult a time this can be because James Self has been handling spinal cord injury cases for over 40 years.

With millions of dollars recovered for his clients in spinal cord injury cases James Self knows how to handle the insurance companies to get his clients the justice and the money they deserve.

At a time like this don't let the insurance company take advantage of you. James Self will give you the advise you need and will work to get you the money and the justice you deserve.

If you or a family member have suffered a serious spinal cord injury as the result of any type of accident, James Self would like to talk with you. Please contact our Oklahoma law firm today to schedule a free case evaluation.

Spinal Cord Injuries from Job Accidents

Far too many serious spinal cord injuries here in Oklahoma are the result of a workplace, or on-the-job injury. Spinal cord injuries are very serious, and can result in life-long agony and disability, including paralysis.

If you have injured your back or neck performing any job-related activity, you should seek immediate medical attention for your injuries. This includes driving a company car or truck that was involved in any motor vehicle accident.

Spinal cord injuries from a workplace accident can also result if an oblect falls on you, if you lift an object that is too heavy, or if you are injured while operating a piece of machinery.

If you have suffered any kind of injury to your back, neck, or spinal cord you should seek advice from the Best Oklahoma Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer you can find.

Far too many serious spinal cord injuries here in Oklahoma are the result of a workplace, or on-the-job injury. Spinal cord injuries are very serious, and can result in life-long agony and disability, including paralysis.

If you have injured your back or neck performing any job-related activity, you should seek immediate medical attention for your injuries. This includes driving a company car or truck that was involved in any motor vehicle accident.

Self & Associates is interested in investigating the claims of
spinal cord injury victims from cities across the state of Oklahoma, if you'd like to contact us locally about your injury, please use one of the convenient city links below.

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